Guacamole a Little on the Lite Side

Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion flakes 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cut in chunks 1 tomato, peeled and chopped Instructions: In a blender add onion, salt, lemon or lime juice, cottage cheese,…

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Grilled Vegetable Medley

Ingredients: 4 medium sized fresh beets 2 large red bell peppers 2 2mall zucchini 1 small eggplant 1 large red onion 1/4 cup canola oil 1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Instructions: Whisk the oil and the balsamic vinegar together in a large bowl. Add the salt and pepper and…

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Summertime Grilled Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoon chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 large peaches, peeled and cubed 1 cup fresh raspberries 6 (1 inch thick) boneless pork chops 1 tablespoon pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons salt 2 teaspoons dry mustard 2 teaspoons cayenne Instructions:…

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Grilled Citrus Sirloins

Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons steak seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 4 1 1/2 lb sirloin steaks, trimmed Instructions: Place the orange juice, lime juice and vegetable oil in a large zip lock bag. In a small bowl combine the…

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Not Like Grannie’s Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, Cubed 1 pound fresh green beans, broken in half 2 plum tomatoes, Chopped Instructions: Place 2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet. Add…

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